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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,453.82, 3,681.71 and 893.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,453.82, 3,681.71 and 893.93 is: 1,341.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,453.82 : 3,681.71 = 893.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,453.82/3,681.71 = 893.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,453.82x = 3,681.71 × 893.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,453.82x = 3,291,191.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,291,191.02/2,453.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341.25

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